TIMELINE OF MORE CHAOS AT THE FA . . .

MAY 2016

England forward Eni Aluko asked to take part in a cultural review of England teams by the FA’s technical director Dan Ashworth.

DEC 2016

Independent investigation into Aluko’s claim that England boss Mark Sampson, during a meeting in 2015, made a ‘highly inappropriate remark’ with ‘derogatory, racial and prejudicial connotations’ to a mixed-race player, asking how many times she had been arrested.

MAR 2017

Independent review clears Sampson and his staff of wrongdoing — but Aluko (right) is paid £80,000 in a confidentiality agreement.

AUG 7

Sportsmail reveals that Aluko made allegations of bullying and harassment against Sampson and his staff in May 2016.

AUG 21

Aluko accuses Sampson of

making a racist comment to her. After telling Sampson she had relatives coming from Nigeria to watch a game, Aluko claims Sampson replied: ‘Well, make sure they don’t come over with Ebola.’

AUG 23

Lianne Sanderson accuses FA and Sampson of creating culture of fear by axing players who dare to raise issues.

AUG 25

England boss Gareth Southgate backs Sampson.

Sportsmail reveals Drew Spence is the player involved in Aluko’s original allegations.

SEP 8

Midfielder Katie Chapman claims she was axed after telling Sampson about her divorce.

SEP 12

Sampson appears to contradict evidence he gave to the inquiry when he claims he cannot recall conversation about Ebola. SEP 14 It emerges the FA could re-open their investigation after Spence corroborates Aluko’s claim.

SEP 19

Every member of the starting XI celebrates with Sampson after Nikita Parris nets the 11th-minute opener for England in their 6-0 World Cup qualifying win over Russia.

SEP 20

Sampson sacked.